Now that I have done the FJ swap, a question

[Metzbower]

When you buy used FJ parts, how do you tell the 4wd parts from the 4x2 ones? And if you don't know the seller, how can you determine if the mileage stated is accurate? Are the springs painted differently on the 4x2 models? Just wondering in case anyone has thought about this and sought out answers.

I'll post about the ride change next week after either driving 250 miles to the ocean to fish, or to the mountains to kayak, after driving farm roads turkey hunting.

I posted my changes on ARK_SWAMP_RIDER's suspension link.

 

[Krazynative]

2007 SR5 4wd V6 T4R
swap done at 89,400 miles

Numbers are before, after, and difference:

Driver's front top of wheel well to ground: 33.5, 33.875, .325
Passenger's front top of wheel well to ground: 33.0, 34.0, 1.00

These numbers don't seem right to me. Are you sure you installed them on the correct sides? I see that your end result in wheel well to ground measurement is closer than starting, but a 3x difference in height gain seems way off.

The drivers side should have an extra wind of coil to compensate for extra weight on that side of the car.

 

[Metzbower]

measured again today - results in suspension link - all is level, front springs are on correct sides

 

[slowteg97]

fj suspension

if the suspension has been out of the fj for a while it hasnt had weight on the springs for awhile give it a day or so to let the springs settle backt to there normal height then take ur measurements

 

[Sonicpilz]

I wondered the same thing when I was looking for the FJ springs. How do I know if they're 4x4 or 4x2? Especially since the first time I tried to order the FJ springs I got shafted and got 0 springs when I paid the guy $150.

Mileage isnt all that important since I have 120k on my 4runner and these are from a 2009 FJ. I cant really see the FJ springs having more miles than my 4runner. I have a set in the mail right now but is there a way to check 100% they came off a FJ 4x4?

 

[Metzbower]

I had the FJ parts installed last Thursday, and drove to the ocean and back this weekend (about 520 miles RT). Re-measured and no noticeable difference in numbers. Ride is firmer, less dip when braking, but no noticeable difference when driving on 'bad' pavement, especially old concrete highway. I'll have it off-road on Portsmouth Island next month, lower the air to 18 psi (no roads, all sand) and report if it drives better when you hit the (what you thought was a little dip in the sand) at 35 mph. Hopefully I will not lose any tackle or rods.